US5036839A
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Supporter
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1990-04-02
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Granted: 1991-08-06
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Expires: 2010-04-02
Abstract
Abstract A supporter encloses the scrotum in a porous pouch having a top opening. The top opening of the pouch is drawn closed with a closure about the tissue at the top of the scrotum and penis. This is the point of smallest diameter. When closed, the pouch is held in place at the closure without need for straps around the body and without undue tightness at the closure. The embodiment for support of the scrotum has an aperture for the penis to pass through. In an alternative embodiment for urinary incontinence, the pouch encloses both penis and scrotum. It is lined with absorbent material and has a waterproof outer coating.
Inventors
- 👤 Arieh Weiss
- 👤 Raymond M. Weiss
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 05:17
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/40
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
A pouch for enclosing the male genitalia comprising; a) a single sheet of material forming a resilient chamber; b) a top opening in said chamber having dimensions great enough to permit passage of the penis and scrotum therethrough; c) a closure means encircling said top opening for securing said pouch above the penis and scrotum at the point of smallest diameter, wherein said pouch is pulled upward and is secured in position without constricting the user; and d) a fastener means for removably holding said closure in a closed position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
A pouch for enclosing the male genitalia comprising; a) a single sheet of material forming a resilient chamber; b) a top opening in said chamber having dimensions great enough to permit passage of the penis and scrotum therethrough; c) a closure means encircling said top opening for securing said pouch above the penis and scrotum at the point of smallest diameter, wherein said pouch is pulled upward and is secured in position without constricting the user; and d) a fastener means for removably holding said closure in a closed position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
The pouch according to claim 1 for supporting the scrotum including an aperture in the wall of said chamber, said aperture arranged to pass the penis therethrough so that the penis is free of said chamber.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
11 words
The pouch according to claim 1 formed of a porous fabric.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The pouch according to claim 1, in which said fastener means is a drawstring.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The pouch according to claim 1, in which said fastener means is an elastic band.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The pouch according to claim 1, in which said fastener means is a hook and loop fastener.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The pouch according to claim 1, in which said fastener means is a snap fastener.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
The pouch according to claim 1, in which said fastener means is a button fastener.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
The pouch according to claim 1 for use with urinary incontinence in which said chamber is lined with moisture absorbent material.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
The pouch according to claim 9, in which said chamber has a water resistant exterior surface.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
110 words
A pouch for enclosing the male genitalia comprising; a) a single sheet of material forming a resilient chamber; b) a top opening in said chamber having dimensions great enough to permit passage of the penis and scrotum therethrough; c) a closure means encircling said top opening for securing said pouch above the penis and scrotum at the point of smallest diameter, wherein said pouch is pulled upward and is secured in position without constricting the user; d) a passage means in said single sheet for passing the penis therethrough, said passage means comprising an oval aperture; and e) a fastener means for removably holding said closure in a closed position.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
110 words
A pouch for enclosing the male genitalia comprising; a) a single sheet of material forming a resilient chamber; b) a top opening in said chamber having dimensions great enough to permit passage of the penis and scrotum therethrough; c) a closure means encircling said top opening for securing said pouch above the penis and scrotum at the point of smallest diameter, wherein said pouch is pulled upward and is secured in position without constricting the user; d) a passage means in said single sheet for passing the penis therethrough, said passage means comprising an oval aperture; and e) a fastener means for removably holding said closure in a closed position.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
23 words
The supporter of claim 11, in which said closure means is a band of fabric attached to said pouch at said top opening.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
17 words
The supporter of claim 12, in which said fastening means is of the hook and loop type.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
14 words
The supporter of claim 12, in which said fastening means is an elastic band.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
13 words
The supporter of claim 12, in which said fastening means is a drawstring.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
14 words
The supporter of claim 12, in which said fastening means is a snap fastener.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
14 words
The supporter of claim 12, in which said fastening means is a button fastener.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1994-08-05 | 1995-02-04 | 1995-08-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-08-05 | 1999-02-04 | 1999-08-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-08-05 | 2003-02-04 | 2003-08-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |